Has the ‘jobs miracle’ lost its electoral appeal?

The employment and unemployment rates are each at the best levels since the 1970s. But do voters care?

John Baron: It’s time to embrace the One-Nation message – and win

As possibly the only Brexiteer in the Parliamentary Party’s One Nation group, I am also only too aware that this message must be accompanied by a successful EU negotiation.

We should adapt to the future of work, not resist it

From the gig economy to mind-boosting drugs, the latest iteration of the ‘traditional economy’ is under pressure.

Chris Grayling: We need a positive vision to win the next election

But that doesn’t mean we should stop calling out Jeremy Corbyn for his terrible polices and illusory promises.

Charlie Elphicke: Ready on Day One to take back control of immigration

The second article in a five-piece series by the author on how Britain must prepare for March 31 2019 – and has less than 600 days to get it right.

Rudd must be seen to listen to all sides, not just business, on immigration

An in-depth survey of the impact of EU migrants on the economy is a good start, but it must reflect a broader range of priorities and concerns.

James Dobson: How Conservatives can lead the fight against discrimination

Introducing Bright Blue’s seventy-point plan to support Theresa May in her quest to combat the “burning injustices” she outlined on the steps of Downing Street.

Kevin Hollinrake: We are sleepwalking into a care sector storm over the National Living Wage

A sudden, retroactive change in how ‘sleep-in’ shifts are classified risks driving many providers out of business.

Peter Aldous: The Government must commit to halving the disability employment gap

Half of all food bank users are disabled, and we know that appropriate, secure, properly-paid work is the best route out of poverty.

David Morris: Is reforming VAT the answer to austerity?

Once we’re no longer sending the proceeds to Brussels, the Government can invest in education and social care without asking more from the taxpayer.

Howard Flight: The Government must tackle Britain’s low productivity

Behind the ‘jobs miracle’ lies a system, built on tax credits, which subsidises low pay and encourages businesses to over-hire at the expense of investment.

John Moss: Jobs, houses, pensions – the policies we need for the future

News schemes should include shared equity homes reserved for people under 30 years old.

Margot James: We need to make the case for wealth creation to a new generation of young people

Labour’s handouts must be exposed as a self-defeating deception – as must the danger of what happens when “there is no money left”.

Abbott’s Arithmetic 6) Wishful thinking on Corporation Tax

The Opposition want to raise it to double the level of our nearest neighbour whilst simultaneously making our labour market much more restrictive and expensive. During Brexit.

David Thomas: The EBacc best prepares young people for the economy of tomorrow

We mustn’t try to second-guess the future with a woolly curriculum.